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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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