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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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