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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning 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 we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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