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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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