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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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