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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are 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 many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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