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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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