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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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