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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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