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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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