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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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