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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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