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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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