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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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