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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not 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 subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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