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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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