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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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