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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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