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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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