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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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