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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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