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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always 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 several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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