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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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