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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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