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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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