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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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