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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are 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 many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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