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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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