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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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