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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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