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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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