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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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