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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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