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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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