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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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