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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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