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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC 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 we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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