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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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