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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify 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 Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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