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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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