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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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