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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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