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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are 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 online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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