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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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