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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally 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. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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