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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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