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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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