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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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