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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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