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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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