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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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