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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always 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 lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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