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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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