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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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