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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning 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 educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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