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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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