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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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