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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses 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. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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