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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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