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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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