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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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