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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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