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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing 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 ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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