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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always 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 e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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