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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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