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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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