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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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