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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning 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 educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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