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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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