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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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