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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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