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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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