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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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