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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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