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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology 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 educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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