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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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