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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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