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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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