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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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