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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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