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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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