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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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