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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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