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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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