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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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