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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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