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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

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