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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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