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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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