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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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