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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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