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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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