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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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