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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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