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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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