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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-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 institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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