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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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