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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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