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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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