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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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