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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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