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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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