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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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