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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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