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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that 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 organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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