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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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