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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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