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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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