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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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