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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive 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 participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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