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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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