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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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