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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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