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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 low motivation and high student attrition?

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