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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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