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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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