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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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