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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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