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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq 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 we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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