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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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