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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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