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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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