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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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