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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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