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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education 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 teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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