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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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