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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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