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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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