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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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