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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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