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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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