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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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