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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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