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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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