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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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