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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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