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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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