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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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