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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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