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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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