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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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