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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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