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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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