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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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