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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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