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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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