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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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