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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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