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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically 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 issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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