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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-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 participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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