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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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