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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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