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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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