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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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