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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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