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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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