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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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