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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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