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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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