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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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