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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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