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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners 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. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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