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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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