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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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