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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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