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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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