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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always 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 subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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