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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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