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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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