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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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