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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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