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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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