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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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