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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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