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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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