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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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