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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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