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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free 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. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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