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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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