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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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