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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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