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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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