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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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