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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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