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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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