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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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