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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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