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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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