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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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