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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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