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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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