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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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