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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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