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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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