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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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