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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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