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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not 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 variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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