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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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