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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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