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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students 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 many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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