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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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