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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free 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 several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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