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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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