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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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