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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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