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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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