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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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