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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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