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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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