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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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