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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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