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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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