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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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