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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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