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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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