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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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