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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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