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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free 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 several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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