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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-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 institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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