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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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