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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically 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 many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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