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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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