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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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