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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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