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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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