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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not 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 numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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