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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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