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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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