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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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