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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning 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 we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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