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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that 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 certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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