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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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