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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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