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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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