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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC 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 several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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