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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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