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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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