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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online 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 educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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