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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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