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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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