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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free 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 several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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