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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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