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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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