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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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