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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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