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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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