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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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