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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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