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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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