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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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