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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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