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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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