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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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