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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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