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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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