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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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