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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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