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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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