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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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