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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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