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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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