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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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