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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students 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 several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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