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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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