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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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