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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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