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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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