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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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