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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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