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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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