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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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