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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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