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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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