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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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