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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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