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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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