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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology 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 educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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