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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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