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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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