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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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