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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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