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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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