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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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