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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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