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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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