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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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