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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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