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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free 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 many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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