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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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