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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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