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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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