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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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