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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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