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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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