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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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