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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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