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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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