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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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