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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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