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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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