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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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