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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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