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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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