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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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