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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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