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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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