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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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