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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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