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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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