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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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