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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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