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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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