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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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