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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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