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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently 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 learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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