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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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