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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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