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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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