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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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