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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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