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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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