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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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