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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure 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 business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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