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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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