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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors 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 LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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