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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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