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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally 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. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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