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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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