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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly 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 many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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