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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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