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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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