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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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