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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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