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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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