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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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