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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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