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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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