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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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