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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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