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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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