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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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