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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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