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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? 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 institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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