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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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