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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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