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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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