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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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