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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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