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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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