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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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