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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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