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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are 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 are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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