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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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