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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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