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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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