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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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