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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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