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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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