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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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