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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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