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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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