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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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