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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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