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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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