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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education