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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 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 struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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