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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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