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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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