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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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