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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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