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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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