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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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