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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-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 institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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