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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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