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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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