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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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