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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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