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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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