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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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