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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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