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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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