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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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