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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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