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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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