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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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