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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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