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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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