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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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