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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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