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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are 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. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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