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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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