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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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