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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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