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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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