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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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