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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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