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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning 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 certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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