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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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