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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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