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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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