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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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