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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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