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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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