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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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