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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology 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 we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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