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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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