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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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