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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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