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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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