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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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