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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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