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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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