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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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