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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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