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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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