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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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