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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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