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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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