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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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