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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not 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 elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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