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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are 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 several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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