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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and 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 organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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