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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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