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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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