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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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