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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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