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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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