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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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