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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 India to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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