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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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