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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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