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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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