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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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