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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students 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. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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