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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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