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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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