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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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