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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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