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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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