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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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