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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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