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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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