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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University 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 deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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