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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free 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 many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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