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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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