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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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