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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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