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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance 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 organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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