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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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