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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

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