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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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