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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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