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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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