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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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