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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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