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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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