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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators 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 business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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