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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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