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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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