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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 low learner motivation and high attrition?

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