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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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