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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors 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 Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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