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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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