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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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