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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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