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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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