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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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