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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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