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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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