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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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