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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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