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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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