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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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