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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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