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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because 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. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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