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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are 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 many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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