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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually 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 numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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