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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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