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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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