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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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