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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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