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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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