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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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