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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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