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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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