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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment 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 teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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