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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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