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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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