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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically 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. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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