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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning 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 participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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