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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of 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 participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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