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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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