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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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