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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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