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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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