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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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