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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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