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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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