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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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