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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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