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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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