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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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