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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? 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 inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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