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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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