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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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