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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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