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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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