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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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