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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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