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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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