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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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