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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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